The Compendium Podcast: An Assembly of Fascinating and Intriguing Things

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Compendium, we’re clutching our pearls as I tell Adam all about the tumultuous saga behind the House of Gucci. From the ambitious beginnings of Guccio Gucci to the tragic murder of Maurizio Gucci. We’re not hitting play on an old run of ‘Days of our Lives’, because this is the real story of legacy, scandals and murder. We are recounting the pivotal roles played by Aldo and Rodolfo Gucci, the transformative under Tom Ford, and how the murder o...

Send us a Text Message.We're Back!!! In this episode of the Compendium, we’re giving you a brief foray into the intricate and controversial O.J. Simpson trial. Today’s story is one that captivated a nation, and we will help open the doors to the rabbit hole of a story that meanders and weaves. Its a doozie! We unravel the complex layers of celebrity, racial tensions, and the American justice system, dissect the key events - from the tragic deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, ...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Compendium, we are revisiting the enigmatic tale of Gunther’s Millions, the legacy behind the world’s most affluent canine. From an unexpected dog inheritance to the mysterious German Countess and her association with the savvy businessman Maurizio Mian, we unravel the story piece by piece. We will uncover how a German Shepherd become the owner of two Italian football clubs, Madonna's Miami mansion, a pop group, reality TV show and even a sex cult...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Compendium, we are revisiting the mysterious death of JonBenét Ramsey. A 6-year-old beauty pageant queen who was found dead in the basement of her family's home in Boulder, Colorado. Her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, reported finding a ransom note and contacted the police. However, as the investigation unfolded, suspicion began to fall on the family itself, with many theories suggesting that one of the parents may have been involved in thei...

Send us a Text Message.This week, we revist the fascinating and scandalous true-crime story of Somen Banerjee, a shy but ambitious man from India who made a name for himself in America by opening a club that would become the home of the infamous Chippendales. While you may be familiar with The Chippendales, what you might not know is the wild events that occurred behind the scenes.Initially a story of the American Dream, Somen's rise to riches is quickly tainted by greed and fame, leading to ...